Gondola Resorts, the distinguished vacation rental company of choice for ski resort lodging in Colorado, is excited to announce a bold new offering for its resort customers. For all guests arriving at Denver’s International airport (DIA), limousines will provide free one-way transfers directly to Breckenridge, Copper Mountain or Keystone Resort.

Free Limo Transfers To Ski Resorts

The offer is available exclusively to guests booking lodging at the Gondola Resorts website. The promotion is a direct result of increased demand for quick and easy Denver limo serviceand transportation alternatives from prior guests. Typical ski resort transfers from DIA range from $179 to $379 per person.

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“The addition of free limousine service enhances an already incredible and unique experience guests receive from working with Gondola Resorts. Who you rent from can be just as important as what you rent. Free transfers from DIA will just enhance the guest experience, and we’re dedicated to providing the industries best service,” said Gino Malara, General Manager of Gondola Resorts.

Luxury transfers will be handled exclusively by chauffeured transportation experts, Limos.com. Customers will be able to request the exact limousine that fits their needs, but will be charged fees for upgraded service such as additional stops, added-mileage, return service and additional guests. Vehicle choices include stretch limousines, luxury vans, Cadillac Escalades, and Lincoln Town Cars.

“This is a perfect time to be visiting these three world-class ski resorts,” says Malara. Breckenridge celebrates their 50th anniversary season this year, with celebrations and special events planned over the course of the ski season, in addition to signature annual events like the Winter Dew Tour and the month-long Spring Fever festival.

“Additionally, Keystone resort has the finest night skiing in Colorado and Copper Mountain spoils you for everything else,” according to Malara.

About Gondola Resorts, Inc.
Gondola Resorts, Inc. provides vacation rental homes, condos and villas delivering on the promise of helping vacation travelers discover the alternative to small and confined hotel rooms. Gondola Resorts is one of the leading regional lodging providers, offering rentals in some of the most spectacular resort locations in Colorado, Utah and Florida. Gondola Resorts is based in Denver, Colorado with partnership operations in Aspen, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Deer Valley, Keystone, Park City, Orlando, Steamboat Springs, Summit County, The Canyons and Telluride.

About Limos.com
Limos.com is the largest online marketplace for chauffeured transportation worldwide, enabling leisure and business travelers to compare and book pre-screened car services at specially-negotiated discounts of up to 40 percent off standard rates. With exclusive search technology, thousands of quality local vendors and helpful customer reviews, Limos.com consistently delivers more ways to find the perfect car or limousine service for any occasion. Learn more at the limos.com website.

Gondola Resorts Executive Offices

Gondola Resorts, the vacation rental company of choice for ski resorts in Colorado and Utah announced today the relocation of its national headquarters to Colorado in the LoDo district of Denver.  The headquarters also includes its Florida affiliate of Orlando.

The lodging and ski resort vacation rental company will occupy space at The Oxford Annex Executive Suites located at 1616 Seventeenth Street, just across the street from Union Station, and 3 blocks from Coors Field. The new location will provide employees with proximity to transportation hubs and Denver’s thriving local lower downtown business community in addition to RTD’s Light Rail System. Gondola Resorts has been headquartered in Arvada, Colorado since 2008.

“We are escatic to be returning to our roots, and rejoining the Denver business community,” said Gino Malara, General Manager of Gondola Resorts. “The relocation of Gondola Resorts’ headquarters to lower downtown will allow for proximity to convenient
transportation via light rail options, as well as amenities such as conference and hotel space for future Gondola Resorts events.  When the RTD Rail Line is complete, it will
allow for easy access to Denver International Airport and other areas in the Denver
metro area”, Malara said.

In 2011, The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded RTD of Denver with a $1.03 billion Grant for the East Rail Line to Denver International Airport and the Gold Line to Arvada and Wheat Ridge. This was the largest transit grant awarded by the Obama Administration to date.

Denver's future light rail

The 19-acre parcel of land just adjacent to the new Gondola Resorts offices, which
includes the historic station, is forecasted to become Denver’s central transportation hub and a glittery attraction for Lodo.

The $400+ million Union Station project has been coined the biggest transportation  project in North America, and has been in the planning and implementation phase for almost 15 years.

The transportation portion of it, incorporating commuter and light rail, Amtrak,
and commercial and RTD buses, is scheduled to be finished by the spring of 2014.

Gondola Resorts officially began operations in the Oxford office in early December
2010. The organization will continue to provide full check-in offices at all of their resort locations including Aspen, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Park City, Orlando, and Telluride, through affiliate partnerships.  The move has allowed the organization to take advantage of the current real estate environment, and provides a cost savings which will help better serve their business needs at 10 different resort locations nationwide.

A Place In The Sun - Telluride CO

A new luxury destination is born at the Telluride ski resort, marveling the sophisticated vacation rental traveler. Gondola Resorts has recently added to its world-class vacation rental home offerings a 13,836 square foot, 6.5 bedroom mega-rental as part of their effort to expand further into the luxury rental market.

Named, A Place In The Sun, this newly built, ultra luxurious estate sits in absolute seclusion and privacy in Telluride’s Mountain Village. The 6 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom contemporary residence offers discerning vacationers the ultimate in ski area and mountain elegance.  Nestled amongst almost three acres of old growth spruce with ski-in/ski-out access, it enables snowboarders and skiers to ski directly in and out to the Bridges ski slope. The home offers multiple outdoor entertaining areas creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living spaces, and the natural environment. With exquisite details of Telluride Gold Stone, antique timbers, black galaxy granite and handcrafted wood work, A Place In The Sun earns it’s accolodes by being one of the largest vacation rental homes in the area.

“It’s been an extraordinary experience to witness first hand the expansion of this magnitude at Telluride.  We are extremely happy to begin the new year with what probably is one of North America’s finest ski resort vacation rentals. Guests will find the new rental additions designed to bring back to life the lively ambiance of vacationing in the mountains which will make the travel experience to Telluride even more memorable,” said Gino Malara, General Manager of Gondola Resorts of Telluride.

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And, memorable it may be for some guests.  The lounge area surrounds a 30 foot, floor to ceiling stone fireplace. On the opposite side of the stone fireplace, 30 foot cathedral windows stretch up to vaulted ceilings. Views expand to the San Sophia mountain range to the north of Telluride while keeping a private setting from onlookers via the street. Just off the exercise room is a hot tub on an exterior patio, overlooking the woods.

To highlight the dramatic expansion at Gondola Resorts, guests renting any 5-9 bedroom luxury ski-in ski-out home will be treated to four-free adult lift tickets to Telluride ski resort.  The “mountain gift package program” was launched January 1 by Gondola Resorts as a promotion for the remaining 2011/12 ski season.  Ski and mountain lovers can reserve the “Mountain Gift Package” by calling Gondola Resorts’ reservations desk.  The program will not be available online.

Starting at $5000 USD per night during ski season,  A Place In The Sun - includes accommodations with an exercise room, home theater, elevator, 8 fireplaces, gas grill station, library and a guest cottage.

Despite Christmas being less than two weeks away, many holiday travelers are still looking for deals on lodging at Colorado ski resorts.  Unfortunately, traveling to Colorado’s world-class ski resorts is often deemed to be a very expensive endeavor for most people. This is particularly true when the budget is tight, but Gondola Resorts has several December discouns that can make it possible for just about anyone to enjoy a Colorado skiing or snowboarding trip this holiday season.

“If you think about it, the holiday season is the best time to take avantage of discounts on vacation rentals and lodging,” said Gino Malara, Gondola Resorts CEO. “With the stress of the holidays, people are looking for a way to get a way. They need a place where they
can get away from their worries and simply have fun. And, by following a few simple
tips, it really is possible for just about anyone to get a break on prices at any Colorado ski resort.”

In order to save money on a vacation to any ski resort, for example, Gondola Resorts recommends the following tips with the latest and greatest deals still available:

# Book late – by booking late, you can find the best deals and take advantage of the inventory that is still open.  Most vacation rental homeowners don’t want their properities to stay open during the holiday season.  This is just like throwing away money. Thus, open inventory gets discounted right before the holidays.  The strategy – locating the deals.

      CURRENT DEAL:  Keystone: 1 bedroom/2 bath.  Ski/in Ski/out. Sleeps 5. Price last week-$699/nt, this week-$349/nt. Reservations 12/18 – 12/26

# Plan to travel by shuttle – renting a vehicle can be expensive and shuttle services
 will get you to all of the major ski resorts via any Colorado airport especially from Denver International Airport. 

     CURRENT DEAL:  20% off shuttle service from Denver Internation Airport to Breckenridge, Keystone and Copper Mountain

# Book condos – there are many lodging options available in Colorado and you can actually save money on travel and other fees if you work with a vacation rental wholesaler or management company rather than working directly with hotels, orbitz or expedia.com.

      CURRENT DEAL:  Aspen:  $235 Per Night at Timber Ridge #3E.  3 blocks to lifts.  Save $300 per night for Dec 18-23

# Travel with a group – by traveling with a group of friends and family members, you
can rent one of the many holiday vacation homes or large condos the resorts have to offer and split the costs.

      CURRENT DEAL:  Telluride, Colorado – 4 bedroom, 3 bath at “Rocky Road” luxury private home.  Rates starting at $800/nt 

Telluride's Rocky Road Home Rental

“We truly feel that renting vacation rentals as opposed to other lodging options is
the best way to save money,” continued Mr. Malara. “Not only can you save money on a
per-person basis, you can also save money on expenses such as food because you can cook all of your meals in the kitchen. You won’t find that option with a hotel!”

While a trip to Colorado will still require making a bit of a financial investment, following these simple tips can make this holiday excursion more affordable and attainable.  To learn more about renting vacation homes, condos or town homes at Colorado ski resorts, visit GondolaResorts.com.

 “For over 25 years, CME has set the standard for excellence in ground transportation offering a variety of services and flexible options for guests traveling to the Colorado ski resorts, and we’re excited to offer their services to our guests”, said Gino Malara, Gondola Resorts’ CEO. 

Gondola Resorts sources revealed that between 60 to 80% of inbound travelers are unaware of transport options to reach Colorado ski resorts until they arrive at Denver International Airport. With this new partnership, CME will have access to more than 1,000 new sales channels through that one hub alone.

With Gondola Resorts expansion in 2011, the partnership further entrenches the company into Colorado business.  With the vacation rental company now operating at ten different resorts in three states, it may look to expand human resources in sales and management.  Its diverse portfolio of lodging solutions may also enable Gondola Resorts to expand its presence at other resorts serviced by CME including Vail and Beaver Creek. 

“This new partnership with CME means that we will be able to expand our business by significantly increasing customer satisfaction for Airport transfers. We look forward to working with CME as we continue to grow our vacation rental business in Colorado,” said Malara.

About CME

Every year over 420,000 travelers choose Colorado Mountain Express for their airport ground transportation to and from Aspen and Snowmass Village, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge,CopperMountain, and Keystone. Colorado Mountain Express offers up to 5 (season dependent) daily door to door shared ride shuttles and private car services from Denver International Airport (DIA),Eagle County Regional Airportand Aspen  Airport. An unsurpassed safety record, flexible schedules, impeccably maintained vehicles and courteous, friendly drivers let you sit back, relax and take in our breathtaking Rocky Mountain scenery. Go with the leader in ground transportation, in business for over 25 years. 

About Gondola Resorts

Gondola Resorts, Inc. provides vacation rental homes, condos and villas delivering on the promise of helping vacation travelers discover the alternative to small and confined lodging. Gondola Resorts is one of the leading regional lodging providers, offering rentals in some of the most spectacular resort locations in Colorado,Utah and Florida.  Gondola Resorts is based in Denver, Colorado with partnership operations inAspen, Breckenridge,Copper Mountain, Canyons, Deer Valley, Keystone, Orlando, Steamboat Springs,Summit County and Telluride.

Wednesdays forecast calls for an additional 1-6 inches in the next 24-hours with most of the snowfall projected for Summit County ski areas.

 With resorts like Keystone, Breckenridge and Copper Mountain gearing up for another ski in less than 2 weeks, the snow couldn’t have come at a better time for the local ski industry.  Although most resorts have sophisticated snow making equipment already working throughout the evenings to build-up for opening day, there’s no comparison to what Mother Nature can do by herself.

Enjoy the ultimate in convenience in this high-end three-bedroom condo in Telluride’s Mountain Village core area. Chairlift 4 is just steps away from Dakota Place, along with ski school and the gondola into town. This two-story condo is reached via the interior hallway of a recently constructed building that sits at the base of the Misty Maiden ski run. There is an elevator to take you from the underground parking garage to the second floor, where this unit is located.

Step into the great room and be wowed by views of the San Sophia Ridge. Sit by the fireplace or play pool or whip up a yummy meal in the kitchen that has granite countertops and a Viking gas range. Watch the skiers go by while you soak in your own private hot tub on the deck which overlooks the Misty Maiden. Also on this level is the master suite, complete with a large sitting area, TV, deck and large bathroom with a two-sided gas fireplace to warm both the bedroom and bathroom. The master bathroom has both a jetted tub and a steam shower.

There are two more bedrooms downstairs, each with their own bathroom and TV. One has a queen bed; the bathroom has a steam shower. The other bedroom has bunks, with two fulls and a twin. This level leads out to the hallway where the ski locker is located.

The absolute front row location of Dakota Place cannot be beat! It just does not get more convenient than this! This, coupled with top-of-the-line finishings and furnishings, makes Dakota Place a wonderful choice for your summer or winter vacation.

*Dakota Place can be rented by calling 1-888-295-2468.

About Gondola Resorts

Gondola Resorts is a trusted leader in the travel industry. We cater to the specific needs of those in search of resort vacation properties. With so many online lodging options available, we stand apart from the crowd with our easy-to-navigate website and friendly customer service.